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GHTA provides details on monthly educational programs and Conference 2022

GHTA will offer two programs for members in 2022. The first is monthly webinars that will begin Feb. 15, 2022. Secondly, it announced that Conference 2022 will be held Sep. 21-23, at the Westin Tampa... more »

Messe Frankfort’s digital platforms helps retailers with emerging trends

The online platform Conzoom Solutions regularly offers new content that gives retailers resources in the form of expert tips, podcasts or videos. In March, the style agency bora.herke.palmisano will provide video contributions on Ambiente, Christmasworld... more »

Spielwarenmesse Digital releases the ToyAward prize winners

At the opening of Spielwarenmesse Digital, this year’s ToyAward prize winners were announced. The categories included: PreSchool, SchoolKids, Teenager & Adults, Startup and Sustainability. This year there were no nominees, and now winner, in the... more »

NRF expects Valentine’s Day spending to reach $23.9 billion

Valentine’s Day spending is expected to reach $23.9 billion this year, up from $21.8 billion in 2021 and the second-highest year on record, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF)... more »

DMC welcomes Karol Sullin to its team

Dallas Market Center announced that Karol Sullins has joined the company as executive director of leasing for Total Home & Gift Temps. Sullins is responsible for the strategic prospecting and leasing of High Style Dallas... more »

GCA sets date for in-person 2022 Louie Awards Ceremony

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) released a Save the Date notice for the 33rd Louie Awards Ceremony, which will be held in-person this year on Wednesday, April 27, in San Francisco. "We are excited to... more »

Toy Fair offers virtual year-round platform for buyers

Toy Fair, in the absence of Q1 live events, encourages toy companies to leverage Toy Fair Everywhere, a virtual platform that is available during Toy Fair season and all year long. “Toy Fair Everywhere is... more »

Las Vegas Market names People’s Choice winners

Las Vegas Market announced six People’s Choice winners of its Winter 2022 Market Snapshot: Dovetail, Hubbardrton Forge, Lynn and Lianna, O.W. Lee, Phillips Collection and Pink Lemonade. Winning and finalists products are on display through... more »

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